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CC Regular Session 7.4. Meeting Date: 12/13/2016 By: Colleen Lasher,Administrative Services Information Title Adopt Resolution#16-12-247 to Approve the City's 2017 Non-Union Health Insurance Contributions and Non-Union Cost of Living Adjustments Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to ask the City Council to approve the non-union employee City health insurance contributions and cost of living adjustments(COLA)as accounted for in the 2017 City budget. The non-union health insurance contributions and COLA are the same amounts as discussed with the City Council for all other employee groups, including AFSCME,LELS-Patrol and LELS-Sergeants.This approach has proven to be an effective way to maintain internal equity,minimize the complexity of the budget and keep the payroll process streamlined. Health Insurance The City is a member of LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems)which is a consortium of Minnesota local government units. This consortium has many benefits including coverage by the group's health plan. Employees may choose a health plan that best meets their needs by selecting one of four tiers and choosing between three networks; or they may choose to waive the City's health insurance. The City's monthly contribution to health insurance in 2017 is as follows: Employee-only coverage ranges from$700 to$723.50,Employee and Children coverage is $871.60, Employee and Spouse coverage is$907.30,and Family coverage is$1116.90. Employees that elect to waive health insurance in 2017 will receive credit in lieu of coverage in the amount of $370.00 and must agree to providing proof of other coverage; as well as agree to come back on the City's health plan if the City requires them to do so. Note: See attachment for additional health plan details,including premiums. Employees are responsible for paying the difference between the premium and the City's contribution. The City will continue to purchase $20,000 of basic life insurance for full-time regular employees working 30 hours per week or more. Wages As is the case for all other city of Ramsey employees, staff recommends a 2%COLA be authorized for non-union employees. Annual cost of living adjustments are carefully researched and compared to other similar-sized cities and are necessary for recruitment and retention purposes. Non-union Wage History 2016 2%COLA 2015 2%COLA 2014 2%COLA 2013 1%COLA 2012 2% for all employee groups,with the exception of Department Heads at 1% 2011 Zero% 2010 Zero%